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• What's in the federal budget for Western Australia?

  25-03-2025 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Federal politicians from both sides of politics have been quick to hit Perth's airwaves to either spruik or slam Labor's final budget before the election. So what does it offer specifically for Western Australia?
  
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• 'Legacy' venues, not just 'pop-ups': Regions react to 2032 Olympics plans

  25-03-2025 21:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Regional centres will see a raft of infrastructure upgrades under the $7.1 billion budget for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Here's what regional Queenslanders think so far.
  
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• Live: Businesses react to non-compete ban, ASX to open higher, Wall St gains

  25-03-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariff regime leads to the lowest consumer confidence score in four years. Wall St appears unfazed as all major indexes closed higher. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: Businesses react to non-compete ban, ASX opens higher, Paladin shares tumble

  25-03-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares have risen following gains on Wall Street overnight, and business reacts to the federal budget, including the non-compete ban. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Businesses react non-compete ban, ASX to open higher, Wall St gains

  25-03-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariff regime leads to the lowest consumer confidence score in four years. Wall St appears unfazed as all major indexes closed higher. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: Australia's inflation drops again to 2.4 per cent in February

  25-03-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The Bureau of Statistics has released its latest monthly inflation indicator, with CPI declining from 2.5 per cent down to 2.4 per cent. Follow live.
  
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• Live: ASX to open higher, Wall St gains

  25-03-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariff regime leads to the lowest consumer confidence score in four years. Wall St appears unfazed as all major indexes closed higher. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Australia's inflation drops again to 2.4 per cent in February — as it happened

  25-03-2025 21:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's inflation declined to 2.4 per cent in February, ahead of the RBA's rate meeting in April, helping the ASX to close higher. Catch up on the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog.
  
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• Calls to charity from 'Hi Mum' victims jump as text scam persists

  25-03-2025 19:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Three years on from when the first "Hi Mum" texts appeared on Australian mobile phones, parents are still falling for this emotive scam.
  
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• Green metals industry to benefit from $3bn fed govt commitments

  25-03-2025 12:25 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government is backing the emerging green metals industry with $3 billion worth of commitments, while lobbyists point to missed opportunities for explorers.
  
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• Alcoa fined over caustic spill at Kwinana refinery

  25-03-2025 10:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Alcoa will pay more than $400,000 after being fined over a caustic spill that injured workers and students at its alumina refinery.
  
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• Property industry reacts to 'modest' budget commitments

  25-03-2025 10:34 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Industry bodies have begun to digest Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fourth federal budget, with the housing commitments described as modest and a missed opportunity for the sector.
  
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• Budget back in red as tax cuts revealed

  25-03-2025 10:02 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The federal government has unveiled a $27.6 billion deficit in its last budget before the May election, but insists the economy is on track for a soft landing.
  
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• Will the budget's 'cup of coffee' tax cut be a boost for business?

  25-03-2025 09:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Businesses reliant on Australian workers to buy their goods and services will cheer news the federal budget will leave more cash in the pockets of their customers. But firms may face more competition to hang on to their staff, with reforms to abolish non-compete clauses for most workers.
  
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• Will the budget’s 'cup of coffee' tax cut be a boost for business?

  25-03-2025 09:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Businesses reliant on Australian workers to buy their goods and services will cheer news the federal budget will leave more cash in the pockets of their customers. But firms may face more competition to hang on to their staff, with reforms to abolish non-compete clauses for most workers.
  
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• What the federal budget holds for businesses

  25-03-2025 09:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Businesses reliant on Australian workers to buy their goods and services will cheer news the federal budget will leave more cash in the pockets of their customers. But firms may face more competition to hang on to their staff, with reforms to abolish non-compete clauses for most workers.
  
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• Budget braces for economic ‘soft landing’ in sea of red

  25-03-2025 09:33 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Jim Chalmers claims the federal budget is in a better position than when Labor came to power three years ago, but there are economic storm clouds ahead.
  
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• Here's what the government's 'cost-of-living' budget means for you

  25-03-2025 09:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Changes to Medicare, fresh tax cuts and more energy bill relief — here's what the federal government's latest budget means for the cost-of-living crisis.
  
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• From students to pensioners, here’s what the budget means for your bills

  25-03-2025 09:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Changes to Medicare, fresh tax cuts and more energy bill relief — here's what the federal government's latest budget means for the cost-of-living crisis.
  
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• At Close of Business podcast March 25 2025

  25-03-2025 08:52 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss reasons why the Bullwinkel electorate will be one to watch at the upcoming federal election.
  
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• Gold Road boss blasts ‘aggressive and hostile’ $3.3bn takeover bid

  25-03-2025 08:50 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Aggressive and hostile is how the chief executive of Gold Road Resources has described the $3.3 billion bid lobbed by its Gruyere joint venture partner Gold Fields.
  
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• Liquidators called into Ultimo Constructions

  25-03-2025 08:46 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The custom home builder’s liquidation marks the second downfall of a WA building company in a matter of days.
  
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• Muzz Buzz dumps US products in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs

  25-03-2025 08:16 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A Western Australian coffee franchise has stopped using US-made products in protest to the Trump administrations tariffs.
  
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• Banks drag back early gains as local shares edge higher

  25-03-2025 08:04 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Australian share market had a volatile session, swinging high early but losing most of the gains by the close as banks dragged on the bourse.
  
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• African Gold welcomes TSX-V listed Montage as new substantial shareholder

  25-03-2025 07:25 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A share swap and placement deal will boost Montage’s exposure to African Gold’s Didievi project in Côte D’Ivoire.
  
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• Issues align on rocky road to Bullwinkel federal election race

  25-03-2025 07:16 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Tight electoral margin and experienced candidates make Bullwinkel an electorate to watch.
  
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• Opinion: Trolls farms growing devolution

  25-03-2025 07:01 via businessnews.com.au
  
  OPINION: Australia’s leaders need to take a strategic approach to countering online misinformation.
  
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• Awkward request an Aukus reality

  25-03-2025 07:01 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The US has issued a call for Australia to increase its defence spending in the order of billions.
  
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• Basil Zempilas reveals direction for ‘new’ Liberal Party

  25-03-2025 06:37 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Basil Zempilas has vowed to lead a constructive and community-focused opposition after been elected leader of the WA Liberal Party.
  
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• If you want to ride Bali's fast boats, here's how to do it safely

  25-03-2025 05:59 via abc.net.au
  
  The death of an Australian tourist on a snorkelling boat that capsized near Bali once again raises concerns over boat safety for tourists.
  
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• How can you stay safe on a fast boat in Bali?

  25-03-2025 05:59 via abc.net.au
  
  The death of an Australian tourist on a snorkelling boat that capsized near Bali once again raises concerns over boat safety for tourists.
  
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• South Hedland: Panel approves $25m IGA shopping centre

  25-03-2025 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A $25 million shopping centre in South Hedland is one step closer to being opened by next year, after proponents received the green light.
  
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• Mark Creasy applies for special prospecting licences at Peregrine Gold’s Newman gold project

  25-03-2025 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Prominent prospector Mark Creasy is set to team up with a Perth-based junior.
  
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• Major Peregrine shareholder Mark Creasy applies for series of special prospecting licences at Peregrine Gold's Newman gold project

  25-03-2025 05:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Prominent prospector Mark Creasy is set to team up with a Perth-based junior.
  
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• Setback for coal mine bid on 'prime' Qld agricultural land

  25-03-2025 04:47 via abc.net.au
  
  The state's attorney-general has released a preliminary finding that a licence to develop a coking coal mine near Bundaberg is not in the public interest. 
  
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• Pilot who died after plane crash likely distracted by flapping engine cover

  25-03-2025 04:31 via abc.net.au
  
  A pilot who died in a plane crash at Jandakot Airport last year was likely distracted by a loose engine cover, a report finds. 
  
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• Pilot likely distracted by loose engine cover before fatal Jandakot crash

  25-03-2025 04:31 via abc.net.au
  
  A pilot who died in a plane crash at Jandakot Airport last year was likely distracted by a loose engine cover, a report finds. 
  
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• Independent to open 69th store in face-off with big supermarkets

  25-03-2025 04:28 via abc.net.au
  
  As rising costs and shrinking margins continue to hit independent grocers, competition with Coles and Woolworths is getting stiffer. But that is not stopping them from trying. 
  
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• Basil Zempilas elected as WA Liberal Party leader

  25-03-2025 03:54 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Former Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has been elected leader of the WA Liberal Party three weeks after winning the Churchlands seat at the state election.
  
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• Facebook shut down in PNG in 'test' to stop 'pornography, misinformation'

  25-03-2025 03:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Facebook users in Papua New Guinea remain offline after the government carried out what it described as "testing" to regulate hate speech and offensive content.
  
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• The fight for EV supremacy speeds up, as BYD overtakes Tesla's revenue

  25-03-2025 02:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has unveiled its ultra-fast charger that promises to take just five minutes to fully power EVs — putting heat on rival Tesla in the process. But analysts say the electricity grid may not be ready, in Australia at least. 
  
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• Chinese EV company BYD takes fight to Tesla, as Elon's global sales slump

  25-03-2025 02:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has unveiled its ultra-fast charger that promises to take just five minutes to fully power EVs — putting heat on rival Tesla in the process. But analysts say the electricity grid may not be ready, in Australia at least. 
  
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• Some 'badly treated' farmers not convinced on supermarket inquiry

  25-03-2025 02:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Some farmers say the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission report hasn't gone far enough, with more transparency wanted between supermarkets and shoppers. Others are happy to see changes made to the way they do business with Coles, Aldi and Woolworths. 
  
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• Hawaiian Ride for Youth kicks off in Albany

  25-03-2025 02:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The Hawaiian Ride for Youth will take off in Albany today to raise funds for youth mental health awareness and prevention.
  
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• Frustrated fruit grower wants supermarkets to display what they pay farmers

  25-03-2025 02:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Some farmers say the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission report hasn't gone far enough, with more transparency wanted between supermarkets and shoppers. Others are happy to see changes made to the way they do business with Coles, Aldi and Woolworths. 
  
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• Timely boost for Nickel Industries as its quarterly earnings rise

  25-03-2025 01:13 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Amid uncertainty regarding the cost of royalties potentially rising in Indonesia, Sydney-based Nickel Industries increased its earnings throughout the March 2025 quarter.
  
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• Timely boost for Nickel Industries as it expects its quarterly earnings to rise

  25-03-2025 01:13 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Amid uncertainty regarding the cost of royalties potentially rising in Indonesia, Sydney-based Nickel Industries increased its earnings throughout the March 2025 quarter.
  
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• Wall Street gains ground after shaking off four-week losing streak

  25-03-2025 00:44 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Stocks closed broadly higher overnight amid hopes on Wall Street that the Trump administration may take a more targeted approach as it tees up a new round of tariffs on imported goods next week.
  
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• Miner reopens private road after six truck rollovers

  25-03-2025 00:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Heavy haulage trucking is again thundering along a mining company's private road in WA's Pilbara after a brief halt due to safety questions, but experts and residents still have concerns.
  
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